2019 workshops

The cost of each course includes all materials and morning and afternoon tea/coffee/refreshments. But please bring a packed lunch.

Please arrive at 9:45 for a prompt 10am start. Each day finishes at 4pm.

For more information and to check availability / book a course, contact me via the contacts page.

Introduction to Linocut. 1 day

You will learn how to make a one colour linocut. The workshop will cover cutting and inking techniques, exploring mark-making, how to design for a linocut, transferring an image and printing methods with and without a press.Fri 18 Jan,Fri 1 Mar£85

Multiplate Linocut. 2 day

You will make a two colour print using the multiplate method. This is where different pieces of lino are used for different layers of colour. This allows increased freedom to experiment with colour and the quantity of prints that you make. You will learn how to design for this method, looking at examples of other artists' work. Then how to transfer an image to the lino, cutting techniques, registration methods, types of ink and paper to use and how to mix colour. Also inking and printing methods, with and without a press.Fri 25 - Sat 26 Jan, Sat 30 - Sun 31 Mar£150

Reduction Linocut. 2 day

You will make a two or three colour print by the reduction method. A reduction linocut is made by cutting and printing at each stage a single piece of lino. This allows the use of more colours more easily and also results in more accurate registration. You will learn how to design for this technique, looking at examples of other artists' work. Then how to transfer an image to the lino, cutting techniques, registration methods, types of ink and paper to use and how to mix colour. Also inking and printing methods, with and without a press. Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jan,Thur 21 - Fri 22 Mar £150

Introduction to monoprinting. 1 day

Monoprinting is a very playful, colourful and rapid form of printmaking. 'Mono' does not mean one colour but refers to a one-off print. An inked plate can be altered by drawing or wiping the ink, or by masking out areas with paper or plant materials. This is then printed once (or sometimes twice) and layers can be built up to create colourful textures and shapes.

Fri 15 Feb,Fri 5 Apr£85

Linocut with monoprinting. 2 day

You will make a series of prints combining a linocut with a colourful and variabe monoprint (see monoprinting above). You will learn different monoprinting methods, including stencilling, printing with plant materials and rolling ink with different sized rollers to make a variety of colourful backgrounds, on with a linocut can be printed. These methods allow a lovely combination of both detailed, considered design with a looser more spontaneous style.Sat 23 - Sun 24 Feb,Fri 12 - Sat 13 Apr£150

Introduction to Woodcut. 1 day

This workshop will consider the particular qualities of a woodcut and how to make the most of them, with reference to other artists' work. You will learn cutting techniques, how to transfer a design, inking and printing methods and will take home a series of one or two colour woodcuts.

Fri 1 Feb£85

Woodcut. 2 day

This workshop will consider the particular qualities of a woodcut and how to make the most of them, with reference to other artists' work. You will learn cutting techniques, how to transfer a design, inking and printing methods and will take home a series of one colour woodcuts.

Sat 9 - Sun 10 Feb£150

8 week term of 1/2 day (am) workshops

You will cover a variety of linocutting and monoprinting techniques from basic to more advanced.9 Jan - 27 Feb. 8 weeks,every Wednesday 10am - 1pm.£300